Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Driver of Second Vehicle Still Being Sought
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 at about 6:30 a.m., San Juan 9-1-1 received a report of a two-vehicle, rollover collision at the intersection of Orcas and Crow Valley Roads on Orcas Island. The 35-year-old male driver of a 1995 Mitsubishi Montero was trapped in the rolled-over SUV and
John Frederick “Fritz” Kraetzer 1937 – 2012
John Frederick “Fritz” Kraetzer died suddenly at his home of a heart attack on February 14, 2012. Fritz was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 1937 to Eugene Gilbert and Martha Marshall Kraetzer, who both predeceased him. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and graduated from Harvard College, class of
Orcas Island Booster Club Continues Fundraising for Spring Sports
The Orcas Island Booster Club is “teeing up” our Spring Fundraising Drive to support all athletic programs at our school. We are committed to the success of our students through participation in a strong, scholastic, athletic program. Our Winter Fund Drive was a success! We are grateful for the widespread
What a Weekend Awaits!
Friday, February 17 When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, a hilarious Country Mouse-City Mouse performance by Actors Theater, February 17–18, February 24–25, and March 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are available for $10 from Darvills, at brownpapertickets.com, and at the door. To Kill a Mockingbird 7:30 p.m. at Orcas
“Ice-Age” Author to Read Uncharted Territory
Saturday, February 18 at 5:30 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Rae Richen, teacher and author of Uncharted Territory, will read from her book this Saturday, Feb. 18. Uncharted Territory is the story of seventeen-year-old Jack Huntington, all-state athlete and accomplished mountain climber. When a climbing accident nearly takes his life, Jack is
Bullfrogs Sing Opera Opens at the Grange Tonight!
The latest production from Actors Theater of Orcas Island, When Bullfrogs Sing Opera, begins its three-weekend run at the Grange tonight at 7:30. The well-seasoned cast in this sweet, humorous play includes Melinda Milligan, Patty Monaco, Ron Herman, Bev Leyman, John Mazzarella, Indy Zoeller, and Hailey Thompson, with
Local Advocates Maintain Derelict Vessel Removal
By County Auditor Milene Henley Derelict vessels are more than an eyesore in San Juan County: they are a risk to the environment, public health and navigation. So when San Juan County gave up its Derelict Vessel program in 2009 because of lack of funding, it was a
Early Morning Car Crash: One Airlifted, One Missing
In a rollover car crash this morning at Fowler's Corner, the driver of one vehicle was airlifted off the island, and when Sheriff's Department personnel came to investigate, the driver of the other car involved was nowhere to be seen. A passenger in the rollover vehicle was reported
Letter to the Editor: Finding the Bright Side at Moran State Park
The board members for Friends of Moran are finding it hard to be upbeat right now. Because it’s that time of year when membership renewal is due and donations are collected to continue supporting projects and staff in the state park. But two staff positions have been cut in the last
Orcas Replacement Maintenance & Operations Levy Passes
With 1,814 ballots counted and nearly a 65 percent "yes" vote, the 2012 Orcas Island School District Maintenance and Operations Levy has passed. The levy replaces the previous levy, which has expired, and is in place for the next four years. The Special Election, held by mail-in ballot, closed on
Letter to the Editor: Removal of Trees in State Park Warranted?
I have grave concerns about the State Park’s proposed response to root rot among the trees. I believe the Parks are the stewards of our natural environment. They are entrusted with allowing nature to follow its natural life process and for providing public access. Removing trees within a 50’ radius
Paper Exhibits Come to Orcas Center in March
The March Lobby Gallery at Orcas Center will feature Philomena Robinson's artwork, book arts, photography, and other media, and she will talk about her creative process. Wednesday, February 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the March Madrona Room exhibit, an Open Drawing/Paper Show for local artists, will
Art Quilts by Ann Peterson Featured at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks features pictorial quilts by Ann Peterson through February and March. Ann’s textile pieces are based on photographs taken on Orcas Island. She uses stitching, fusible applique, ink printing and hand painting to create her images. “I hope to stimulate memories of a certain time
Meeting for BLM Lands in the San Juan Archipelago
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 a.m., Anacortes Senior Center U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell will hold a public meeting to discuss progress made so far in our efforts to secure permanent protection for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in the San Juan Archipelago.
Draft Wetland Section of CAO Available Feb. 15
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager After months of discussion with technical experts, on February 15 a revised draft of the wetland amendments to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will be released for public review and comment. Citizens and the San Juan County Council challenged planners
Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci with Art & Dining
Sunday, February 19 at 3 pm. at Orcas Center Beginning Feb. 16, Leonardo LIVE, a high-definition movie delivered by satellite, will open in theaters across the United States, Europe and Canada, and also in Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Japan, Mexico and New Zealand, offering an unprecedented opportunity for audiences worldwide to
